Good review, I looked into this tent and decided for the NTK Indy, the rainfly has reflective material and a squirt around the tent, I camp mostly in the Sierras and this helps with cold weather, the vestibule is very comparable but in my opinion easier to pitch since I camp solo with my 2 dogs. That doesn’t mean I don’t like Kelty, I have other products from them and been very pleased, just not this one. Thanks for the video.
in case youre still wondering, the water leaks through the seam above the vent, then flows down the mesh to the bottom of the vent, then falls through onto the inside layer where it splashes to cover a wide area of the inside of the tent with water. This still happens if the vent is closed.
I can confirm that the rumpus 6 also isnt waterproof. Water leaks through the seams in the outer, trickles down the mesh of the vent, then falls onto the mesh inner where it splashes over a wide area of the inside of the tent, I woke up soaking wet and cold. Luckily i had seen this review before i bought the tent (Why did i do that?) so i had a tarp with me that i threw over the top to fix the issue. Currently trying to return it, anyone know of any good alternatives? I wanted a tent I could stand up in...
Hey Casey - good question. Honestly, I’ve got a backlog of other videos to do, so I probably won’t make it to that one soon. Figured you’d rather get an honest response than none at all. Thanks for watching :)
a bit off topic but... where did you get your hat? l want to buy it for my husband. On topic; I wish Kelty would bring back the Outback. That was the best budget tent I ever owned and I would likely still use it if not for my own neglect which left it moldy. and Kelty's fiberglass poles are much more durable and larger than the flimsy fiberglass crap on Coleman or Ozark Trail tents.
I was torn on the Wawona 6 vs the Rumpus 6, went with the Wawona for a ridiculous sale price right before Thanksgiving. Looks like I made a good choice, although like you said I wonder if that problem was fixed on the Rumpus 6. Thanks for the video.
I have the T3 (older model) and the T4, if you McGiver the Kelty backroads using its height is not difficult at all and you’re adding a huge vestibule to the Gazelle where you can sit comfortably on a rainy day having coffee and watch everyone else scramble inside their tiny tent. Lol.
Why are vestibules so awesome? I’ve always thought they’re just annoying to set up and don’t do much. Tell me more :) Also that many guide wires sounds like a tripping hazard.
Lol - fair questions: 1. Vestibules are like “tent porch’s”. Extra rain protected storage and/or air space. I think that’s very cool, especially if you don’t have any trees or other shelter at your campsite. I love vestibules. 2. Guy lines can definitely be tripping hazards. Some have reflective tape/paint on them. You can also add reflective or glowing stuff after market. But, you need at least some of them for pretty much every tent, so I can’t really fault a tent for having a plethora.
Guy lines are not an issue if you get reflective paracord , most tents you’d have to upgrade the stakes and change the paracord if you want to not trip on it, also helps if you have a headlamp and don’t get shitfaced so you’re coherent while walking at night . Just common sense. Vestibules were originally to store some gear while backpacking and in this size will keep you out of the rain being able to carefully boil water for a meal and track less mud inside.
I really like the design, but the water leak is a show stopper for me. Thanks for the review.
understandable
Good review, I looked into this tent and decided for the NTK Indy, the rainfly has reflective material and a squirt around the tent, I camp mostly in the Sierras and this helps with cold weather, the vestibule is very comparable but in my opinion easier to pitch since I camp solo with my 2 dogs. That doesn’t mean I don’t like Kelty, I have other products from them and been very pleased, just not this one. Thanks for the video.
So to clarify your only leak issue was through the vent and not through the seams or materials of the tent?
in case youre still wondering, the water leaks through the seam above the vent, then flows down the mesh to the bottom of the vent, then falls through onto the inside layer where it splashes to cover a wide area of the inside of the tent with water. This still happens if the vent is closed.
I can confirm that the rumpus 6 also isnt waterproof. Water leaks through the seams in the outer, trickles down the mesh of the vent, then falls onto the mesh inner where it splashes over a wide area of the inside of the tent, I woke up soaking wet and cold.
Luckily i had seen this review before i bought the tent (Why did i do that?) so i had a tarp with me that i threw over the top to fix the issue.
Currently trying to return it, anyone know of any good alternatives? I wanted a tent I could stand up in...
Hey would you be willing to do a video on lanterns and camp lighting sometime?
Hey Casey - good question. Honestly, I’ve got a backlog of other videos to do, so I probably won’t make it to that one soon. Figured you’d rather get an honest response than none at all. Thanks for watching :)
You are the Doug DeMuro of tent reviews!!!
Lol - I’ll take it!
a bit off topic but... where did you get your hat? l want to buy it for my husband. On topic; I wish Kelty would bring back the Outback. That was the best budget tent I ever owned and I would likely still use it if not for my own neglect which left it moldy. and Kelty's fiberglass poles are much more durable and larger than the flimsy fiberglass crap on Coleman or Ozark Trail tents.
Hi great videos we got a Coleman instant 10 person cabin tent ⛺ great tent we got it for free from our friend
I was torn on the Wawona 6 vs the Rumpus 6, went with the Wawona for a ridiculous sale price right before Thanksgiving. Looks like I made a good choice, although like you said I wonder if that problem was fixed on the Rumpus 6. Thanks for the video.
For 100 bux more you can buy a gazelle t3x hub tent and its built better and takes 40 seconds go from bag to shelter
I have the T3 (older model) and the T4, if you McGiver the Kelty backroads using its height is not difficult at all and you’re adding a huge vestibule to the Gazelle where you can sit comfortably on a rainy day having coffee and watch everyone else scramble inside their tiny tent. Lol.
Kelty makes tents you’ll freeze in with all mesh body’s
Why are vestibules so awesome? I’ve always thought they’re just annoying to set up and don’t do much. Tell me more :)
Also that many guide wires sounds like a tripping hazard.
Lol - fair questions:
1. Vestibules are like “tent porch’s”. Extra rain protected storage and/or air space. I think that’s very cool, especially if you don’t have any trees or other shelter at your campsite. I love vestibules.
2. Guy lines can definitely be tripping hazards. Some have reflective tape/paint on them. You can also add reflective or glowing stuff after market. But, you need at least some of them for pretty much every tent, so I can’t really fault a tent for having a plethora.
Guy lines are not an issue if you get reflective paracord , most tents you’d have to upgrade the stakes and change the paracord if you want to not trip on it, also helps if you have a headlamp and don’t get shitfaced so you’re coherent while walking at night . Just common sense. Vestibules were originally to store some gear while backpacking and in this size will keep you out of the rain being able to carefully boil water for a meal and track less mud inside.